Hi-School Romance #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Secrets of a Star," farm girl Judy and her widowed father strive to save their struggling farm by entering a crucial horse race with their beloved steed, "Judy’s Boy." Tensions rise when neighbor Tim, who genuinely cares for Judy, becomes entangled in her suspicions about his motives. After a heartbreaking accident sidelines the horse, Judy wrongly blames Tim—until a surprising gift from him reveals the truth. With heartfelt emotion and quiet sincerity, this touching story unfolds in a 1951 Harvey comic, illustrated by Bob Powell and brought to life on the cover by Al Avison.
In "Secrets of a Star," Emily’s sudden rise to fame as a movie star forces her to hide her marriage to Felix, even moving into her own apartment to maintain the illusion. When she returns to the veteran’s hospital for a personal appearance, she’s stunned to find Felix—now struggling with health issues from his wartime work—waiting to confront her. He offers a second chance, but only if she leaves her career behind.
In the quiet rhythms of 1951, Judy and her father struggle to keep their farm afloat, pinning their hopes on a race with their beloved horse, “Judy’s Boy.” When neighbor Tim enters the competition, Judy’s suspicions flare—she’s convinced his affection is just a ploy to gain her father’s water rights. After a devastating accident sidelines the horse and forces its euthanasia, Judy’s anger clouds her judgment. But when Tim later surprises her with a colt—born of his mare and “Judy’s Boy”—she begins to see him anew, realizing his kindness was never a scheme. The story unfolds with quiet heart and honest emotion, as two people learn to trust again.
In "My Hospital Romance," Jo enrolls in nursing school under strict rules about fraternizing with doctors, where she finds herself caught between steady Dr. Alfred and charming, womanizing Dr. Raymond. As their relationships unfold, Jo must navigate loyalty, heartbreak, and the quiet strength of a bond that grows beyond the hospital walls.
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↩ Reprints First Love Illustrated #6 (1949)
Reprinted in Hi-School Romance #45 (1955), First Love Illustrated #84 (1958), Romance Stories of True Love #49 (1958)
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